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Christina42    0

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I am on my first post-op day and bored out of my mind! I typically don't have the time to just lay around.

I have been sipping on my Water and had a sugar-free Jello so far and just made my 1st Protein Shake for the day. My post-op directions say 2 a day but so far I haven't even been hungry, just can't get enough to drink to keep my mouth wet.

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screeden    21

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it is important to drink the Protein Drinks and Water to stay hydrated. i know you feel, i was going bonkers the next day after surgery. heck, two days post op i was up and cooking a big Breakfast for everyone. LOL my family came to visit after my surgery and stayed the weekend. i felt good by day 3 and by day 5 i was out walking, not really far, but a few blocks at a time.

just keep drinking fluids and after about a week you will start to get hungry again. your body is recovering, so try to take it easy. :)

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WeaponX    3

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About how quickly do you think you could return to work? I work at a computer/desk all day and was just wondering how many days I would need to take off. One day for the surgery and then what? 1-2 days?

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Christina42    0

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About how quickly do you think you could return to work? I work at a computer/desk all day and was just wondering how many days I would need to take off. One day for the surgery and then what? 1-2 days?

I'm a teacher and my Dr. will not let me go back until Monday.

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K1SM3T    1

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I was the same way. I didn't feel hungry but it's because you are still swollen and healing. Drink the Protein, it helps you alot! Any gas pain, invest in gas-x or ask your doctor and don't forget your Vitamins. Good luck!

Work related, I wasn't allowed for 2 weeks, but my job is flexible. I met few who went back in a week. I thank goodness for those 2 weeks, because I was still healing and dealing with gas.

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screeden    21

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i returned to work after a week and i am on my feet all night at my job. i took it easy the first couple of nights, not a big assignment, i am in healthcare. but after that i was fine.

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